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Actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives

Genealogy website Ancestry has revealed that actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives. The two share common ancestors, a connection made more notable by...

Princess Amalia pays official visit to Amsterdam at Halsema's invitation

Video | Queen Máxima receives flowers from fan at reopening of Scheveningen boulevard

Quint Jansen (35) swapped the chaos in Italy for the respectable Koninklijke HFC: 'I'm going from one extreme to the other'

After twelve years playing professionally in Norway, Cyprus, and Italy, 35-year-old defender Quint Jansen has returned to the Netherlands to join Koninklijke HFC. Jansen, who most recently played in S...

Vier de Lente completes lineup: Mix of singers and DJs to have visitors dancing and flirting among the tulips

The Vier de Lente festival in Hillegom has finalized its line-up for the event taking place on Saturday, April 11. A total of ten acts, including Danny Froger and the duo Lucas & Steve, will perform f...

Detours for some, joy for others: Vondelpark cyclists react to fat bike ban

Starting May 11, Amsterdam will ban fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters from the Vondelpark to improve safety. Cyclists violating the ban face fines of up to 115 euros following an initia...

John Travolta makes directorial debut and premieres film at Cannes

John Travolta will make his directorial debut with the film 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'. The movie is scheduled to have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Renovation plan for 90 homes at Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden gets green light

Housing corporation Woningbedrijf Velsen has received approval from tenants to proceed with the renovation of 90 rental homes at Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden. The project aims to improve the quality ...

Referendum on Amsterdam boycott of Israel not possible, commission rules

An advisory commission has ruled that a proposed referendum for an Amsterdam boycott of Israel is inadmissible because foreign policy lies outside the city council's legal powers. While the citizen in...

Meet the new intern at indebuurt Amsterdam

Maurits Koomen, a 24-year-old journalism student at the Vrije Universiteit, has started an internship at indebuurt Amsterdam that will last until the end of June. He is joining the team to gain practi...

Lunch at Zuidas and into the nightlife: Amalia officially introduced to Amsterdam this month

Princess Amalia will undertake an official two-day working visit to Amsterdam on April 16 and 17 to formally familiarize herself with the capital. Although she already lives and studies there, the vis...

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld gives birth to first child

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has announced the birth of her first child, a daughter, with partner and American football player Josh Allen. The couple shared the news on Thursday but have not ye...

Lana Del Rey let Courtney Love live in her house rent-free for a year

Lana Del Rey allowed fellow singer Courtney Love to live in her Malibu home rent-free for an entire year. Love shared this information during an interview on Billy Corgan's podcast, The Magnificent Ot...

Jazz conquers Amsterdam: a new sound in the city

During the 1930s, jazz music emerged as a popular new sound in Amsterdam, becoming increasingly common in the city's cafes and music halls. This cultural shift occurred even as political tensions were...

You want this! This Haarlem snack bar is giving away free ice cream

A cafeteria chain with a branch in Haarlem is giving away free soft-serve ice cream for one hour on Saturday, April 4. Interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the promotional event is o...

A long table full of unique dishes and music from the Middle East; World Festival in the World Kitchen

Wereldkeuken Haarlem is hosting the Wereldfeest on Friday, April 10, an event designed to bring together new and long-term residents of Haarlem. The evening will feature Middle Eastern cuisine, music,...

City pass holders get discount on energy-efficient refrigerators or washing machines

Amsterdam City Pass holders are now eligible for discounts on energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines. The initiative aims to help low-income residents reduce their electricity bills by re...

Can installs toastie vending machines at six Amsterdam metro stations

All The Lonely People shows how valuable every life is, even when lived in loneliness

Aggression against student drivers on the rise: ‘Didn't you have to learn too?’

Traffic aggression directed at driving school cars is a growing societal problem on the roads today. Instructors and students are increasingly facing hostility from other motorists, complicating the l...

What shouldn't be missing from the Easter breakfast table? The secret duivekater! ‘These even go to Australia’

The duivekater is a traditional North Holland pastry with a unique shape and secret recipe that remains a popular staple for Easter breakfasts in the Zaan region. This regional delicacy is so sought a...

Enschede issues 6 fines in a week due to fatbike ban

Authorities in Enschede issued six fines to fatbike riders for violating a new ban in the city center during its first week of strict enforcement. The ban took effect on March 11, but officials provid...

British billionaire sells most expensive house ever for over 300 million euros

British billionaire Nick Candy has sold his property for approximately 309 million euros (270 million pounds), setting a record for the most expensive home ever sold. The transaction was reported by B...

Come to the Springer Festival

The Springerfestival will take place on Saturday, April 11, at the Haarlemmer Kweektuin, featuring a plant market and workshops on gardening and nature. The free event includes activities for children...

It’s not a reproach, but a conclusion. I hope Koeman also draws that conclusion after Ecuador

The author describes a playful soccer encounter with a young boy at the AVV Swift fields on the Olympiaplein in Amsterdam. The piece serves as a commentary on Ronald Koeman and the Dutch national team...

Former Qmusic newsreader Fien Vermeulen to host Shownieuws

Fien Vermeulen is joining the SBS program Shownieuws as a presenter. She recently announced her departure from her role as a newsreader at radio station Qmusic to pursue this new opportunity.

Salwa seeks Dutch-speaking volunteers for Uitgeest station coffee bar: 'A good morning starts after coffee'

Salwa is seeking Dutch-speaking volunteers to staff the coffee bar located on the platform of Uitgeest station. The establishment has become a popular morning stop for commuters, providing a simple st...

Heemstede gym stands by controversial price hike approach: 'In our view, it couldn't have been more personal'

Heemstede gym HealthclubNU is facing backlash from members and the consumer program Radar following a controversial subscription price increase. Despite the criticism regarding their communication met...

Nils Rossen extends stay at Telstar: Club triggers option in talented midfielder's contract

Telstar has extended the contract of talented midfielder Nils Rossen until July 2027 by exercising a specific option in his agreement. Simultaneously, the club announced it will be parting ways with p...

Lawsuit against carmaker Stellantis over defeat devices in motorhomes

Several Dutch consumer and camping organizations have filed a legal claim against car manufacturer Stellantis regarding the use of illegal defeat devices in camper vans. The groups are demanding that ...